Mount Everest

Mount Everest (8848.86 m) is the national identity of Nepal. It is more than just a pile of rocks and snow. In fact, the mountain is an emotion of Nepalese people. Over the years, the mountain has become the bread and butter earner for most of the people. The fact that it is the highest mountain of the world, the mountain has opened many avenues for the people of Nepal in terms of national pride and economy. Therefore, the mountain is not just an ordinary mountain but it is the heart of Nepal.

Location of Mount Everest

The mount Everest is located at a coordinate of 27°59′ N 86°56′ E and inside the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Even if the mountain’s top is in Nepal, the mountain is shared between China and Nepal. However, world over the location is Mt. Everest is identified as Nepal.

Which is the tallest mountain of the world?

There are 14 mountains above 8 thousands meter altitude in the world. Out of these mountains, 8 mountains are present in Nepal. The tallest mountain of the world is the Mt. Everest.

Climbing routes of Mt. Everest

Mt. Everest has two climbing routes. They are from northern base camp and southern base camp. Getting permit to climb Mt. Everest from northern side is tedious because of official matters. To get permit to climb the Mt. Everest from Chinese side is always strenuous. Therefore, lots of people choose to climb the mountain from southern side. The Southern side is from Nepal. Climbers have to do the Everest Base Camp Trek before climbing the mountain. It is highly recommended for the climbers to get adjusted to the altitude and climatic conditions. After doing trekking to reach the base camp, climbers will adapt to the place and will have high success rate.

Most of the climbers preferring Nepal section as the best route to climb Mt. Everest suggest that Nepal welcomes all the people from across the globe wholeheartedly.

North Everest Base Camp vs. South Everest Base Camp

The location of North Everest Base Camp is in China and the location of South Everest Base Camp is in Nepal. You can easily reach the northern base camp of Mt. Everest by a road trip. China has built the road up to the base camp of Mt. Everest. However, southern base camp of Mt. Everest is the most popular base camps out of two camps. It is because of the authenticity of the trail leading up to the base camp. Endure lots of hardships and unpredictability while trekking on course to the Everest Base Camp. The altitude of North Everest Base Camp is 5125 m but the base camp of Nepal side’s south Everest Base Camp is 5364 m.

Climbers across the globe believe that south Everest Base Camp is the most classical and momentous base camp to be at rather than the northern base camp. Sometimes keeping the natural things natural attract people more than luxury.

Who climbed Mount Everest for the first time?

Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal are the first people to climb Mount Everest for the first time. They successfully climbed Mt. Everest in May 29^th, 1953. Norgay is from the village of Thame in the Everest region of Nepal. He helped Sir Edmund Hillary to successfully conquer this gigantic mountain. Before their successful ascent, many climbers attempted to scale the mountain but failed.

Name of Mt. Everest

There are three names of Mt. Everest. The name of this mountain has been used as a symbol of superlative things in life. For example, if you have to overcome lots of hurdles to succeed even if you are working as a corporate staff you will be asked to complete the task as big as Mt. Everest. Moreover, the name of the mountain is used to glorify its existence by putting it alongside all the superlative things of the world.

Sagarmatha is a Nepalese name of the mountain. The word “Sagar” means sky and the word “Matha” means head. Therefore, it is regarded as the head of the sky. The utmost respect in terms of Nepali language and dialect is seen in its name. According to Sherpa language, the mountain is called as Chomolongma which means a holy mother. The English name of the mountain is Mt. Everest.

Everest Base Camp Trek

This is the best option for the people to reach an abode of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest if you can’t do climbing. At least leave your footprints at the foothill of Mt. Everest if not climbing and leaving footprints at the summit of the mountain.

The most popular trekking package starts from Lukla and ends in the Everest Base Camp. Trekkers have to allocate at least 12 days to complete the journey towards the base camp of Mt. Everest. The average cost to reach the base camp ranges from 1000 $ per person to 2200 $ per person. However, the cost changes according to the preferences of the trekkers. Check out the Everest Base Camp Trek package of different days in this website of Nepal High Trek.

Best Time to visit Mt. Everest

Throughout the year people can visit the Everest region of Nepal. For better experience and to enjoy the majestic scenery of mountains present in the area besides Mt. Everest, choose months of spring season and autumn season. Months of March, April, May, September, October, and November are best time to visit Mt. Everest. During this time of the year, weather is nice and warm. Trekkers will have plenty of opportunities to relish the chance to view the mountains like Amadablam, Thamserku, Kwangde, KusumKangaru, Cholatse, Tabuche, Lhotse, Nuptse, Choyou, and Pumori.

To visit Mt. Everest from China is relatively easier. You can take a road trip and simply visit the region. For Nepal section, there is not alternative than to do trekking. The only alternative is to do the helicopter trip. Nowadays, lots of people prefer to helicopter tour too. The most famous helicopter tour package to explore Everest region is the Breakfast Tour to Everest. This tour is possible to do in just a day in comparison to more than 10 days’ trekking trip. Interestingly, the helicopter tour is comparatively expensive than regular Everest Base Camp Trek.

Vegetation in Everest Region

Everest region of Nepal is blessed by diverse vegetation. In the lower altitude places of Everest region, vegetation type is temperate deciduous. This vegetation has its varieties of wildlife. The minimum altitude in the Everest region is around 2200 m from sea level and maximum altitude in this region is 8848.86 m. Therefore, in the mid – section the vegetation is sub – alpine and alpine. The places above 5 thousands meter height have tundra vegetation. Therefore, wildlife in this region is diverse.

Gateway to Everest

Lukla is the modern gateway to Everest. However, classical gateway to Everest is the town of Jiri. Therefore, nowadays also some people prefer to do trekking to Everest Base Camp from Jiri following the classical pathway to Everest. After the construction of the Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla the scenario of Everest trekking and climbing changed drastically. The number of people visiting the place has increased significantly.

Nowadays, people prefer to do trekking by avoiding the Lukla flights too. The construction of road network has opened path for the trekkers to use the roadways instead of flight to Lukla. It is very important to have alternative gateway to Everest. For many years, Lukla airport acted as the only gateway to Everest but construction of road has opened doors for more trekkers or tourists towards the Everest region.

Permit requirements to visit Everest

Get Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, PasangLhamu Rural Municipality Permit, and Trekkers’ Information Management System Permit to visit Everest region. These are essential permits for the trekkers to take before trekking to the Everest region at least to the base camp of the Mt. Everest.

Extreme Adventure Sports in Everest

Besides trekking and climbing, there are many extreme adventure sports activities that are possible to do in Everest region of Nepal. Lots of adventurers have tried to do skiing, mountain jump, paragliding, and kayaking in the region. Rock climbing to glacier navigation is the themes possible to do under adventure sports category. Don’t confine in the fact that Everest region is popular for climbing and trekking rather the region can be equally formidable destination to do lots of adventure sports activities.

Trekking Routes of Everest Region

The region is host of different trekking routes besides Everest Base Camp Trek route. You can do countless long to short trekking trips in the region. Everest View Trek, Gokyo Valley Trek, EBC Chola Pass Trek, Three High Passes Trek, and Amadablam Base Camp Trek are major trekking routes to trek in the region besides Everest Base Camp Trek.

People can do peak climbing activities too. Island Peak and Lobuche Peak are major two peaks where people can test their skills or hone their mountaineering skills.

Overall, Mount Everest is the emotion and national identity of Nepal. The mountain has given glory as well as economic benefit to Nepal.